When Can Japan Have a Military Again?
Breaking down what’s next for Japan’s military future
Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs
Personal experiences of trans folks in Japan
Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor
The beauty of the built environment
What the Japanese Bathhouse Can Teach Us About Body Image
Does it feel weird to be naked in a sento?
Executive Fight Night 2025
Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2025
Key dates and fun options for your little ones
Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness
Tokyo’s Free Disaster Prep Center teaches lifesaving skills for free
Events
Living
Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo May 2025
From vintage clothing to Hawaiian-themed goods, here’s what’s worth checking out before it’s gone
A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo
From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan
Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan
Things to Do in Tokyo in May 2025
Our handpicked list of the best events going on this month.
Community
Travel
Kagoshima
Go under the volcano in southern Japan
Chhattisgarh
Off the beaten track in the tribal heart of India
Toyako Onsen
Listen for rumblings at a Hokkaido lake that never freezes
Hiking Tanzawa
Pristine nature and gorgeous views are only ¥2,000 away
Shonai Eigamura
Get a glimpse behind the scene of Japan’s samurai movies
Nagasaki Nights
The southern city is a hotbed of after-hours fun
Dining
Ikkon Oyama
Satisfy your kushiayki cravings with a difference at this friendly Itabashi eatery
Narisawa
Environmental edibles at top Tokyo restaurant
The Art of Subtle Dining: Dashi Hide Nishiazabu Review
Dashi in the spotlight
Tokyo Food Tips & Trends
February 2019
Bistro Vino
Navigating the luxury in everyday life at Bistro Vino
A Tale of Two Confectioners
Metropolis explores two very different masters of chocolate
Literature
Movies
